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<blockquote data-quote="OldSchool101" data-source="post: 769747" data-attributes="member: 10086"><p>Getting rid of Clay at this juncture doesn't net us an improvement. Also Clay (and nearly any superior pass rusher) is at his best when paired with another significant tandem rusher on a regular basis (see; the Derrick Thomas story with K.C.) Perry was thought to be that guy but has not lived up to expectations and is too oft injured. GB needs another substantial pass rusher opposite Clay and then you'll see him flourish.</p><p></p><p>The writing on the wall seems to be to improve this defense in 2 stages (most likely it will take 2018/2019) so far the first stage has been to improve with upfront pressure. That theory is the "best bang for the buck" when you have Cap limitations (both $$ and CB thin drafts) There was also a noteable lack of FA Corners that were considered "difference makers". Then carry that forward to the draft and by pick #14 it's likely the top 2-3 Corners are gone by pick #14. It's just plain not a good year for elite CB additions as far as our current cap and draft position. You have 6 teams in front of us who have listed CB as one of their top 2 primary needs, the only reason it's not even a worse postition at CB in the draft is because 2 of those teams will pick at QB and/or RB in the top 5.</p><p></p><p> Therefore, I believe the best short term use of limited Cap (and solid draft capital but in a thin CB market) ...continuing to add pressure up front early (erasing Clay does not meet that requirement and assuming Landry will flourish day 1 is taking a massive risk) which at some point we will need to fix anyway this year or next. Then using that draft capital to trade up (if necessary) for a couple Corners in the top 4 rounds or so.</p><p> There are 2 ways to skin a cat.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="OldSchool101, post: 769747, member: 10086"] Getting rid of Clay at this juncture doesn't net us an improvement. Also Clay (and nearly any superior pass rusher) is at his best when paired with another significant tandem rusher on a regular basis (see; the Derrick Thomas story with K.C.) Perry was thought to be that guy but has not lived up to expectations and is too oft injured. GB needs another substantial pass rusher opposite Clay and then you'll see him flourish. The writing on the wall seems to be to improve this defense in 2 stages (most likely it will take 2018/2019) so far the first stage has been to improve with upfront pressure. That theory is the "best bang for the buck" when you have Cap limitations (both $$ and CB thin drafts) There was also a noteable lack of FA Corners that were considered "difference makers". Then carry that forward to the draft and by pick #14 it's likely the top 2-3 Corners are gone by pick #14. It's just plain not a good year for elite CB additions as far as our current cap and draft position. You have 6 teams in front of us who have listed CB as one of their top 2 primary needs, the only reason it's not even a worse postition at CB in the draft is because 2 of those teams will pick at QB and/or RB in the top 5. Therefore, I believe the best short term use of limited Cap (and solid draft capital but in a thin CB market) ...continuing to add pressure up front early (erasing Clay does not meet that requirement and assuming Landry will flourish day 1 is taking a massive risk) which at some point we will need to fix anyway this year or next. Then using that draft capital to trade up (if necessary) for a couple Corners in the top 4 rounds or so. There are 2 ways to skin a cat. [/QUOTE]
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